[T3] list funds and Wolfe family (was Re: Russ Wolfe)

[Greg Merritt]

Everyone,

Our Type 3 list fund has a balance of $275.99 as of the end of 2009.
At the end of 2010, we switched to a new host.  As happens with
hosting, it now has more features/capacity than ever, and the price
keeps going down.  It was over $70/month back in the early 1990's when
we started this, and is now less than $10/month.

I actually liked the new list hosting so much (Dreamhost) that I
started moving my other random personal sites over.  I decided I'd
like to just cover the vwtype3.org hosting as part of that...but what
to do with the $275.99 balance that many of you have contributed to
over the years?

I've had extensive off-line discussions with Jim A., Keith P., and
John J. as an "advisory committee" of sorts.  Rather than let the
funds sit around, we've decided that we should keep $75 of the
listee-contributed money as a "rainy day" fund, and donate $200 to the
Wolfe family.

No one could ever put a price on Russ Wolfe's knowledge, experience,
generosity and kindness, but I think everyone would agree that the
value he added to our collective Type 3 experience is immeasurable.

While we don't take lightly the question of acting on contributors'
behalf, Jim, Keith, John and I are confident that this is an
appropriate thing to do.  Thanks for your understanding and support,
everyone!

-Greg, with Jim, Keith, and John


On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 6:38 PM,  <Bobsnotch at aol.com> wrote:
> Mark Wolfe posted this over on the Samba, I thought  you all might like to
> read it as well.
>
>
>
> Mark W. wrote:
>
> Here's something that we put together today.
>
> Dear Friends,
> It is with a heavy heart that we write this on behalf  of the Wolfe family.
> Your thoughts, memories, and support in this difficult time  have meant the
> world to the Wolfe family & friends. Some of us have even  learned a few
> things we never knew, which has only made us get to know him that  much
> better. Russ will be greatly missed and the world has lost a great asset.  Russ
> was an amazing person with a wealth of knowledge, witty humor and seemed to
> touch everyone he met/knew along the way.
> Russ' battle with cancer was a  long one. He was very brave, courageous and
> never once complained. Russ getting  involved with the VW's again brought
> so much joy and happiness to his dark and  dreary battle. Anytime he would
> talk about VW's or work on one, you could see  the light shining out from him
> as he was filled completely with joy and  happiness, even if it was not a
> good day. He would always talk about the people  he'd met along the way,
> always willing to help with advise/expertise, or open  his home if needed and
> enjoyed helping others. We truly believe that Russ felt  as though it was not
> he that was giving to others, but that others were giving  to him. This is
> just another of the many testaments to the type of person that  Russ was. He
> will be sorely missed.
> Due to the out-pouring reach to the  Wolfe family, a P.O. Box is available
> for condolences or anything else you may  wish to send in Russ' honor.
> Anything sent will be received by his wife Marilyn,  son Mark, and daughter
> Stephanie and shared with the rest of the family. Russ  did not have a favorite
> charity, but if you wish to contribute monetarily, any  proceeds will be
> received by Marilyn and used to aid in the expenses that Russ'  passing have
> brought. Paypal is _russw at classicvw.org_ (mailto:russw at classicvw.org)  or you
> can use the  P.O. Box listed below.
>
> The P.O. Box is as follows:
> Marilyn Wolfe
> P.O. Box 313
> Norwalk, IA 50211
>
> Sincerely,
> The Wolfe  Family
>
>
> (end quote)
>
>
>
> Bob 65 Notch  S with sunroof and IRS (Krusty)
> 71 Notch (Krunchy)
> 64 T-34 Ghia  (Wolfie)